The basics
On average, about how much does a human brain weigh?
~3 pounds
Whats' the general name of the housing area that mice and other research animals are kept in?
vivarium
These green matrix-like structures form a net and are sometimes called "limiters of plasticity"
PNNs
These are the black and white "maps" we use to select brain tissues to image
DAPI maps
This hormone is usually associated with the stress, anxiety, and fear response
cortisol/corticosterone
This part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
the frontal lobe?
The name of this "bulb" that processes the highly sensitive scent information in mice
olfactory bulb
This term refers to providing new opportunities to an animals living environment, such as toys or new experiences - make for a more "rich" experience
environmental enrichment
What "color" should DAPI be imaged in on the keyence (when taking images for analysis)?
blue
This hormone, often referred to as the "bonding hormone," plays a role in social affiliation and attachment behaviors
oxytocin
This part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information
occipital lobe
What behavioral test is often used to assess spatial learning and memory in mice, involving a big tub of water that mice swim in?
The morris water maze
This name of this "crucial" period is when experience is essential and alters performance permanently
critical period
What's the name of the channel we image PNN's in?
GFP or Channel 2
This hormone, released by the ovaries, regulates the menstrual cycle and is involved in the development and maintenance of female reproductive organs in mice and humans
estrogen
This name of the fluids that fills cavities within the brain and surrounds the brain
CSF
This is the usual gestational period in mice (days pregnant before birth)
~21
This brain structure is heavily involved in the formation and storage of new memories and exhibits significant plasticity.
What is the hippocampus
After you take the images, there's one more step you have to do to "put" these images together, not sewing but ...
Stitching
In the estrous cycle, the name of this specific phase comes after diestrus, but before estrus
proestrus
the brain is divided into two hemispheres, but connected by this structure
corpus callosum
What is the name of the most commonly used mouse strain in neuroscience?
C57BL/6
These small, red, inhibitory cells are preferentially enwrapped by PNNs
The keyence has 3 levels of magnification, what are they?
2x, 10x, 20x
The name of this surgical procedure that involves removing ovaries and testes
gonadectomy or ovariectomy/castration